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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,637, 464,565.54 and 185,730.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,637, 464,565.54 and 185,730.76 is: 256,312.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,637 : 464,565.54 = 185,730.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,637/464,565.54 = 185,730.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,637x = 464,565.54 × 185,730.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,637x = 86,284,110,814.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,284,110,814.01/336,637
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,312.02

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